As reported, it was noticed that the balloon of a 5f mynxgrip vascular closure device (vcd) did not anchor on the inside of the arterial wall and after achieving hemostasis, it was noticed that the balloon leaked when reinflated.Hemostasis had been achieved by manual pressure after the balloon did not anchor.There was no reported patient injury.The scrub tech prepped and checked the device as the instructions for use (ifu) before attempting to deploy it.The device was advanced, the balloon inflated, and the stopcock was locked.The device was then pulled back to attempt to anchor.The user is mynx certified.A 5f non cordis sheath was used.The femoral artery¿s suitability was verified on angiography, including the insertion angle (30-45 degrees) of the vascular sheath introducer.The arterial diameter was verified to be greater than or equal to 5 mm in diameter.There was no vessel tortuosity.There was no prior pta, stent, or vascular graft in the common femoral artery.There was no visible damage in distal end of the sheath after removal.The device will be returned for evaluation.
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